Tippmann Arms and Rare Breed Announce New FRT Rimfire Firearm Lineup

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Purpose-Built .22LR Platforms Engineered for Maximum Performance with the Rare Breed FRT-15L3™ Trigger System

Tippmann Arms and Rare Breed Firearms are proud to announce a strategic collaboration to introduce a new line of dedicated FRT-equipped rimfire firearms built specifically around the patented Rare Breed Triggers FRT-15L3™ Forced Reset Trigger System and the renowned Tippmann Arms M4-22 platform.

The new product lineup includes:

    • Tippmann Arms M4-22 ELITE Rifle FRT
    • Tippmann Arms M4-22 ELITE Pistol FRT
    • Tippmann Arms M4-22 Micro ELITE Pistol FRT

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These new models represent the first purpose-engineered rimfire firearm systems specifically optimized for the performance characteristics of the Rare Breed FRT-15L3™ trigger technology. Dealers will be able to purchase the new FRT models directly through both Tippmann Arms and Rare Breed Firearms.

As part of the collaboration, Tippmann Arms and Rare Breed Firearms worked closely with Rare Breed Triggers to develop, manufacture, and supply a specialized variant of the FRT-15L3™ trigger system specifically for the Tippmann Arms FRT platform and this collaborative project. Read more

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Manurhin Commemorates America’s 250th Anniversary with the Limited-Edition MR73 Liberty Revolver

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Beretta USA proudly announces the launch of the Manurhin MR73 Liberty, a limited-edition revolver created to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence. The MR73 Liberty celebrates the enduring pursuit of liberty and the historic alliance between France and the United States that helped secure American independence.

Built on the legendary MR73 platform, each MR73 Liberty is meticulously hand-crafted in Saint-Bonnet-le-Château, France, where generations of skilled artisans continue Manurhin’s tradition of uncompromising precision and craftsmanship. Designed as both a collector’s piece and a high-performance revolver, the Liberty edition introduces exclusive features never before offered on the MR73. The MR73 Liberty also pays tribute to the French craftsmen whose work helped secure American independence. During the Revolutionary War, the majority of the small arms used by the Continental Army were manufactured in France, with many produced just miles from present-day Saint-Bonnet-le-Château, where Manurhin revolvers are hand-crafted today. The engraved coat of arms of Saint-Bonnet-le-Château represents the historic mark that would have identified arms originating from the town in the 1770s, creating a direct connection between the French firearms that equipped American Patriots and the craftsmanship that continues there today.

Created specifically for this anniversary edition, the MR73 Liberty features the platform’s first-ever 4-inch heavy-profile cold hammer-forged barrel, delivering enhanced balance, stability, and recoil control. An unfluted cylinder provides increased rotational mass for a smoother recoil impulse and a distinctive appearance. A classic Partridge front sight paired with an adjustable LPA rear sight provides the precise sight picture expected from the MR73’s legendary match-grade performance. Commemorative details include a “Liberty” barrel engraving inspired by the Declaration of Independence’s enduring phrase, “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness,” and the historic coat of arms of Saint-Bonnet-le-Château, the birthplace of Manurhin craftsmanship. Used in the region since the 1500s, the emblem honors the French arms-making heritage that helped support America’s fight for independence, creating a symbolic connection between the two nations and the enduring pursuit of liberty.

MR73 Liberty Features:

  • Limited edition of only 100 revolvers worldwide
  • New 4-inch heavy-profile cold hammer-forged barrel
  • Unfluted cylinder for enhanced strength and smoother recoil impulse
  • “Liberty” barrel engraving commemorating America’s 250th anniversary
  • Saint-Bonnet-le-Château coat of arms engraving
  • Partridge front sight with adjustable LPA rear sight
  • Hand-crafted in Saint-Bonnet-le-Château, France

“The MR73 Liberty is more than a commemorative firearm, it is a tribute to the shared history between France and the United States and the craftsmen whose legacy continues more than two centuries later,” said Ben Grundwerg, Beretta USA Product Manager for Pistols and ProShop. “By combining the renowned performance of the MR73 with exclusive design elements inspired by America’s founding, we’ve created a revolver worthy of this historic milestone.”

Limited to only 100 revolvers worldwide, the MR73 Liberty represents a rare opportunity for collectors and shooting enthusiasts to own a firearm that blends historic significance with one of the world’s finest revolver platforms. Contact an authorized Beretta dealer or visit Beretta.com for more information.

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About Beretta: Established in 1526, Beretta is the world’s longest-standing industrial dynasty, with a legacy spanning 16 generations of continuous family ownership. For 500 years, firearms bearing the Beretta name have been trusted and used around the world. Beretta USA Corp. was established in 1977 and quickly became the provider of the most widely deployed sidearm in the U.S. Armed Forces. Today, Beretta USA is part of Beretta Holding Group, which includes over 50 global subsidiaries and 20 renowned brands. Beretta manufactures, distributes, and markets a complete range of firearms, accessories, and apparel. The company also owns and operates six Beretta Gallery retail stores worldwide.

For more information, visit www.Beretta.com.

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Third Circuit Strikes Down New Jersey ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban, Bolstering SAF’s Cases Before the Supreme Court

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The Third Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down New Jersey’s assault weapon and magazine capacity bans, bolstering a positive outcome in the Second Amendment Foundation’s (SAF) two assault weapons ban cases currently before the Supreme Court.

“Today’s Third Circuit decision striking down New Jersey’s so-called ‘assault weapons’ ban confirms arguments in SAF’s two cases before the Supreme Court – Viramontesv. Cook County and Grant v. Higgins are valid and well-reasoned,” said SAF Executive Director Adam Kraut. “The Supreme Court’s recent decision Wolford v. Lopez, where he Court further clarified what constitutes an ‘arm’ for Second Amendment purposes, has already laid the groundwork for resolving these cases favorably and was adopted by the Third Circuit. We are optimistic today’s ruling will further bolster a favorable result once we have the opportunity to argue the cases before the Court this fall.”

In today’s opinion, the en banc Third Circuit struck down key parts of New Jersey’s “assault weapons” and magazine laws, which creates a circuit split on both issues. The ruling ultimately functions as an excellent opening act ahead of the Supreme Court consideration of SAF’s Viramontes and Grant cases in its upcoming term. Read more

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Trump DOJ Abandons Appeal of FPC Post Office Gun Ban Victory

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Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that the Trump Department of Justice moved to voluntarily dismiss its appeal of FPC’s victory against the federal post office gun ban in FPC v. Blanche—formerly FPC v. Bondi. If the Fifth Circuit grants the unopposed motion, the district court’s permanent injunction will remain in place unchanged.

The plaintiffs, which include FPC, two FPC members, and the Second Amendment Foundation, are represented by David H. Thompson, Peter A. Patterson, and William V. Bergstrom of Cooper & Kirk, PLLC, along with R. Brent Cooper of Cooper & Scully, P.C.

The government filed its motion on July 16, 2026, with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The federal post office gun ban unconstitutionally prohibited FPC and SAF members from carrying firearms for self-defense inside ordinary post offices and on surrounding postal property. The district court entered summary judgment and a permanent injunction for the plaintiffs, then rejected the government’s effort to restrict that relief to only those who were members when the lawsuit was filed. The injunction protects all present and future FPC and SAF members. After fighting the case and appealing the judgment, the Trump DOJ has now asked to abandon its appeal.

“The Trump DOJ spent far too long defending an immoral and unconstitutional ban that treated peaceable Americans like criminals. Now, after losing on the merits and failing to gut the relief protecting our members, the government is finally waving the white flag. Good. This victory protects every present and future member of the FPC Grassroots Army, and it proves once again that membership can have real, direct consequences for the exercise of constitutional rights. But the government deserves no credit for finally abandoning its authoritarian effort to preserve an unconstitutional and immoral law. FPC will continue to Fight Forward until every unconstitutional gun ban is eliminated, full stop.” — FPC President Brandon Combs Read more

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DNR seeks information about 6-foot sturgeon dumped in Muskegon County

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July 17, 2026
Contact: CO Anna Cullen, 517-643-5752

Anyone with information is asked to contact the DNR’s Report All Poaching Hotline

Michigan Department of Natural Resources officials are investigating a lake sturgeon that was found on Durham Road in Whitehall (Muskegon County). Michigan Department of Natural Resources officials are investigating a lake sturgeon that was found on Durham Road in Whitehall (Muskegon County), just south of the White River access.

The 71-inch fish was dumped on the road between midnight and 5:30 a.m. Friday, July 17. Damage to the left gill plate of the sturgeon indicates that it may have been snagged. Special regulations exist for lake sturgeon, and fishing for lake sturgeon is prohibited except in a few locations in the state; these do not include the White River, where the fish was most likely taken. Sturgeon captured incidentally while targeting other species must be released immediately.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the DNR’s Report All Poaching Hotline by calling or texting 800-292-7800. Tipsters who provide information leading to the arrest and prosecution of any individuals may be eligible for a cash reward.

A 71-inch lake sturgeon was dumped on a road in Muskegon County in the early hours of Friday, July 17. Lake sturgeon are the only sturgeon species found in Michigan and play a crucial role in the ecosystem, as well as being an important cultural resource. Due to overfishing and habitat loss and degradation, lake sturgeon were listed as a threatened species in the state in 1994, and restoration efforts are ongoing.

The species is long lived, with some lake sturgeon documented at over 100 years old. A fish 6 feet long, like the sturgeon found in Whitehall, would likely have had a long life. It takes sturgeon up to 25 years to mature and reproduce, so protection of mature fish is critical to rehabilitate the species.

“Lake sturgeon are such an iconic species,” said DNR Conservation Officer Anna Cullen, who patrols Muskegon County. “We hope to give this fish justice to help protect this important species. Maybe there’s someone out there who can help us do that.”

Report illegal harvesting or targeting of lake sturgeon by calling the DNR’s Report All Poaching hotline, 800-292-7800. See page 15 of the 2026 Michigan Fishing Regulations for detailed information on lake sturgeon fishing regulations, including locations open to fishing, season dates and size requirements.

Michigan DNR conservation officers are fully licensed law enforcement officers who provide natural resources protection, ensure recreational safety and protect residents through general law enforcement and lifesaving operations in the communities they serve. Learn more at Michigan.gov/ConservationOfficers.

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NSSF Praises Third Circuit Decision Striking Unconstitutional N.J. MSR, Magazine Ban

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3rd CircuitNSSF praises the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit for its decision that found New Jersey’s laws banning the sale and possession of Modern Sporting Rifles (MSRs) and standard-capacity magazines violate the Second Amendment. This decision is momentous as it fuels the challenges that the U.S. Supreme Court will hear on similar state and municipal MSR bans in the next session and creates disagreement between the circuit courts on the constitutionality of both MSR and magazine bans. “Today’s ruling by the Third Circuit vindicates what NSSF has argued for decades. The MSR is a commonly used firearm that is protected for legal sale and lawful ownership under the Second Amendment. Additionally, standard-capacity magazines are ‘arms’ that are also protected by the Second Amendment,” said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President & General Counsel. Read the full press release here.

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Biologists to Begin Grizzly Bear Captures for Research Purposes on Private Lands in Montana

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As part of ongoing efforts required under the Endangered Species Act to monitor the population of grizzly bears in the Yellowstone Ecosystem, the U.S. Geological Survey, in conjunction with Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, is working to inform the public that pre-baiting and scientific capture operations are once again about to begin within the Madison Range on private lands only, south of Highway 84, west of Highway 191, and north of Highway 287, in Montana. Biologists with the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team (IGBST) will begin the field captures July 20 and continue through August 28. Capture operations can include a variety of activities, but all areas where work is being conducted will have major access points marked with warning signs. It is critical that all members of the public heed these signs.

Research and monitoring of the grizzly bear population is vital to ongoing recovery and management of grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. In order to attract bears, biologists use natural food sources such as recently road-killed deer and elk. Potential capture sites are baited with these natural foods and if indications are that grizzly bears are in the area, culvert traps or foot snares are used to capture bears. Once captured, bears are handled in accordance with strict safety and animal care protocols developed by the IGBST and approved by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Whenever bear capture activities are being conducted for scientific purposes, the area around the site will be posted with bright warning signs to inform the public of the activities occurring. Read more

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SCI Supports Greater State Management Authority for Grizzly Bears

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Safari Club International (SCI) commends the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for announcing a new rule that gives Western states greater authority to manage expanding grizzly bear populations while maintaining the species’ long-term conservation success. While the rule does not yet allow for regulated hunting to fully manage expanding bear populations, it represents an important first step for proper administration of the Endangered Species Act.

The new rule relies on Section 4(d) of the ESA, which authorizes the Service to adopt regulations that are “necessary and advisable” for the conservation of threatened-listed species, including grizzly bears. Historically, the Service has used this authority primarily to restrict the take of listed species. Under the new rule, however, the Service is using its Section 4(d) authority to provide states with additional management tools and flexibility to address the challenges associated with long-recovered and expanding grizzly bear populations.

Grizzly bears represent one of the greatest wildlife recovery success stories in North America. Read more

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ZeroTech Optics Introduces the Vengeance 1-6×24 LPVO in Flat Dark Earth

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Nashville, TN — ZeroTech Optics is expanding its popular Vengeance riflescope lineup with the release of the new Vengeance 1-6×24 LPVO – RAR Illuminated FDE.

The new Flat Dark Earth configuration gives hunters, recreational shooters, and modern sporting rifle owners another finish option while retaining the dependable performance and practical features that have made the Vengeance 1-6×24 LPVO a favorite among shooters.

Designed for fast target acquisition at close range and confident shot placement at intermediate distances, the Vengeance 1-6×24 LPVO combines a versatile 1-6x magnification range with a second focal plane illuminated RAR reticle. Its segmented illuminated circle and center dot provide an intuitive aiming point for rapid shooting, while integrated MOA holdover references deliver precision when engaging targets at extended distances. Read more

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Northland’s Ice Fishing Hub House

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For over 50 years, Northland Tackle has delivered anglers tools to be successful under the ice. Now it’s time to get above the ice with the brand new Hardwater Hub House.

“We are introducing 3 Hub House models this coming ice season,” says Jace Peterson, GSM Brand Manager. “One of our goals with the Hardwater Hub Houses was to build something that was simple. They set up quickly, pack down ice easily, and provide the protection ice anglers need to stay comfortable from first ice to late ice.”

The Hub House is available in 3 models: an insulated and non-insulated 300 size that comfortably fits 2-3 people, as well as a 600 size that fits 5-6 people. Get yours this Winter at your favorite retailers and on Baits.com. Read more

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